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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 486.64 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 486.64 and 151.14 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 486.64 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/486.64 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 486.64 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 73,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.77/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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